Category Archives: Religion

Conservative Jews: We’re wrong, but we’re still Jewish. No, really.

Posted on 02/02/2012 by Meryl Yourish

This is probably one of the most condescending opinion pieces I’ve ever read in my life. It starts out bashing the Forward’s current Jewish Bogeyman of the Month, Sheldon Adelson: Jewish conservatives continue to spend significant amounts of effort and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday news roundup

Posted on 01/11/2012 by Meryl Yourish

Not a very good career choice anymore: If I were an Iranian nuclear scientist, I’d be looking to defect by now. Their life spans keep getting shorter and shorter, thanks to some agency that keeps on blowing them up, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Israel, Jews, Media Bias, Religion | 1 Comment

Friday pre-three-day weekend briefs

Posted on 12/30/2011 by Meryl Yourish

Religious Jews tell the Beit Shemesh nutjobs off: Aish.com’s editors wrote a great letter about the jerks who spit on a little girl who wasn’t dressed they way they wanted her to be dressed. How dare you call yourself a … Continue reading →

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Thursday, briefly

Posted on 12/29/2011 by Meryl Yourish

Yeah, sure you will: Apparently, the Iranians think that they can close the Strait of Hormuz if the UN enacts any more sanctions against them. I’m thinking not, and so does the Fifth Fleet. And the Iranians think this is … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, Iran, Israeli Double Standard Time, Religion, United Nations | 5 Comments

Wednesday morning briefs

Posted on 12/28/2011 by Meryl Yourish

Our little co-blogger is all grown up: Soccer Dad has a piece on PJMedia about Tom Friedman. Must-read. And let the “cycle of violence” accusations begin: The IDF hit a car full of terrorists (alas, only killing one of them) … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Christmas in Gaza and Israel

Posted on 12/23/2011 by Meryl Yourish

The Guardian is waking up to the fact that Gaza is ruled by an Islamic theocracy that doesn’t allow the dhimmis within its midst to celebrate their religion. There hasn’t been a Christmas tree in Gaza City’s main square since … Continue reading →

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Monday morning briefs

Posted on 12/19/2011 by Meryl Yourish

Ding dong the witch is dead: Kim Jong-il is gone. Alas, another is ready to take his place. Stupid Sith lords. Not my grandfather’s religion: I don’t care what you say, rioting is not the part of Orthodox Judaism that … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, Israel, Jews, Saudi Arabia, Terrorism, World | 15 Comments

Ah, the gullible, gullible AP

Posted on 12/04/2011 by Meryl Yourish

Egypt’s victorious Muslim Brotherhood told the AP they’re not going to impose “Islamic values” on non-Muslims. “We represent a moderate and fair party,” el-Erian said of his Freedom and Justice Party. “We want to apply the basics of Shariah law … Continue reading →

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Lazy Bar Mitzvah weekend post

Posted on 11/12/2011 by Meryl Yourish

Another bar mitzvah today. Nate did quite well, and I’m heading off to the party in a little while, where I may actually play Laser Tag and ride a go-kart. We’ll see. His friends all decided to choose the row … Continue reading →

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Thursday, briefly

Posted on 10/13/2011 by Meryl Yourish

Treaty? What treaty? Egypt is deliberately breaking its treaty with Israel and flaunting it. Permission? We don’t need no steenking permission to patrol the Sinai? It’s good to know that an Arab nation keeps its written promises after the Islamists … Continue reading →

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The long weekend make-up briefs

Posted on 10/11/2011 by Meryl Yourish

Name one other religion that has to do things like this: 1,000-year-old Torah scrolls from Syria had to be smuggled out, one by one, in order to preserve our Jewish heritage from those who would deny and destroy it—like the … Continue reading →

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Why we confess our sins on Yom Kippur

Posted on 10/07/2011 by Meryl Yourish

Sabba Hillel sent me another video link. I like it a lot. I’m not sure exactly why, but this one made me cry. G’mar hatima tova. Have an easy and meaningful fast.

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Tuesday, briefly

Posted on 10/04/2011 by Meryl Yourish

Gorilla Boy was unavailable for comment: Iran says they’re postponing indefinitely sending a monkey into space. See title. (For newer readers, Gorilla Boy is one of my favorite nickames for Mad Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Really, look at his picture. I swear … Continue reading →

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One Day

Posted on 09/30/2011 by Meryl Yourish

New Year’s greetings from Latma. h/t: Sabba Hillel.

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L’Shana Tovah

Posted on 09/28/2011 by Meryl Yourish

A sweet and meaningful new year to all of my Jewish readers. Blow the shofar, dudes.

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Friday briefs

Posted on 09/23/2011 by Meryl Yourish

Say pretty please with sugar on top: Oh, well, then of course, Israel must do so. Islamic nations are demanding that Israel open its nuke plant to IAEA inspectors. Well, I demand that Islamic nations STFU on telling Israel what … Continue reading →

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I am Jewish too, and here is why…

Posted on 07/10/2011 by SnoopyTheGoon

The following quotes need a bit of introduction. Israeli rabbinical authorities, being (sometimes justly, as you shall see) somewhat suspicious of Jewishness of some new repatriates, question them to establish their roots. The results are frequently hilarious. So here we … Continue reading →

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Belated Yom Yerushalayem Day Post

Posted on 06/02/2011 by Meryl Yourish

Been busy. Thanks to Jonathan.

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Let’s not blame the Jews

Posted on 05/31/2011 by Meryl Yourish

I don’t care for everything this guy says, and he is an atheist who hates religion, but by God, he’s on our side, and this is great. Via Elder.

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Finally Friday news roundup

Posted on 05/27/2011 by Meryl Yourish

Pinch me, I must be dreaming: This analysis of Israel and the 1949 armistice lines by CNN is—dare I say it? Fair and balanced. She does the work, so I don’t have to: Jennifer Rubin has an excellent roundup of … Continue reading →

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